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:: Volume 4, Issue 4 (Winter 2021) ::
Iran J Cult Health Promot 2021, 4(4): 382-388 Back to browse issues page
Sleep as an Important Indicator of Lifestyle
Dariush Farhoud , Hanieh Purkalehor
School of Public Health,Tehran University of Medical sciences; Basic sciences /Medical Ethics Group. Academy of Medical sciences I.R of Iran; Genetics Clinic, Valiasr Square, Tehran
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Background: Sleep is important for health, immune functions and regeneration of the nervous system, and musculoskeletal system; insomnia has many side effects on the body. In this article, we review the sleep mechanism, types of sleep disorders: complications of insomnia and provide practical recommendations for sleep /wake lifestyle modifications. Sleep disorders can be the cause of many diseases. In fact, the root of many problems and diseases are sought to stem from the quality of onesQsleep. Melatonin has excellent effects on improving sleep quality and helps decrease Nocturnal Awakenings and improve the quality of sleep.
Methods: Keywords such as: sleep, sleep disorder, sleep mechanism, sleep Hygiene and healthy Lifestyle were searched in the PubMed database, Scientific Information, national and international scientific sources. Contents collected were analyzed (to present the recommendations).
Results: Several environmental and hereditary factors can cause circadian rhythm disturbances and insomnia. The effects of insomnia on cognitive performance and emotional and physical health are crucial.
Conclusion: An adequate night's sleep has benefits: namely boosting memory, increasing longevity and enhancing immune system function. Sleep/Wake lifestyle modification along with medical advice can significantly improve sleep quality
Keywords: Circadian rhythms, Healthy Lifestyle, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Wake Disorders
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Letter: Review Article | Subject: Special
Received: 2021/03/18 | Accepted: 2021/03/18 | Published: 2021/03/18
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Volume 4, Issue 4 (Winter 2021) Back to browse issues page
نشريه فرهنگ و ارتقاء سلامت Iranian Journal of Culture and Health Promotion
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